Flash Flood Warning Updated

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Flash Flood Warning issued June 14 at 11:22PM EDT until June 15 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...

* Until 100 AM EDT.

* At 1122 PM EDT, emergency management and the public reported flash
flooding due to thunderstorms that produced heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding
impacts will continue, but slowly subside as little to no
additional rainfall is expected.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, McMurray, Washington,
Canonsburg, Gastonville, West Mifflin, Baldwin, Upper St. Clair,
Scott Township, Whitehall, South Park Township, Robinson Township,
Cecil-Bishop, Jefferson Hills, Brentwood, Dormont, Castle Shannon
and Pleasant Hills.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

This notification was posted by South Park Township. South Park Township is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.

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